Nature, the environment and sustainability

Climate and biodiversity

Apply for a sustainability loan

With a sustainability loan you can borrow money to make your home more energy efficient.

White goods subsidy

With a voucher of up to €730.00 you can replace an old refrigerator, fridge-freezer, washing machine or dryer with a more energy-efficient appliance.

Subsidy for energy-saving housing measures

Subsidy for energy-saving home measures such as floor or bottom insulation or insulating glass to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.

Grant for insulating homes in East Leeuwarden

Grant for insulating walls, roofs, floors or installing double glazing.

Fixteam energy poverty grant

Subsidy for starting a fix team; a team of volunteers who help residents in their own neighbourhood or village with small energy-saving measures.

Grants for a green garden and rainwater storage

Various grants for a green garden and rainwater storage.

Carbon emission performance ladder

The City of Leeuwarden plans to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

Dogs: rules and facilities

Rules on and information about dog facilities

Animals

The local authority takes good care of animals in the city and villages. That means both pets and animals in the wild.

Sustainable Leeuwarden

We create a greener, more sustainable and healthier district.

Wood smoke

What you need to know about wood smoke and fires.

Façade gardens, root zones, planter boxes and green space adoption

Rules for building a façade garden, creating a root zone garden or placing a planter box.

The circular economy

In a circular economy, we try to minimise our use of raw materials and reduce our emissions.

Sustainable energy

We are working on a sustainable district and making homes more sustainable.

Home equity loan

With a home equity loan, you can adapt your home to continue living safely and comfortably to your own taste.

Global Goals Gemeente

Leeuwarden has been what is known as a Global Goals Gemeente since 25 September 2019.

Waste and recycling

Schoon Belonen Leeuwarden

Do you agree that a clean living environment is important? If so, sign up for ‘Schoon Belonen Leeuwarden’.

Bulky waste collection or disposal

You can have bulky waste collected by Omrin, or take it to the Milieustraat yourself.

Nappy collection point

Take used nappies to a collection point.

Adopt an underground container

Help keep your neighbourhood clean and tidy. Adopt an underground container.

Letterbox sticker

What can you do to prevent undesirable advertising and leaflets in your letterbox?

Clearing up litter in your neighbourhood

Do you regularly pick up litter? Then apply for a ‘Schone Buurtpas’.

New waste collection policy 'Goed terecht in Leeuwarden'

New waste collection policy: less residual waste and more recycling.

Medical waste allowance

Allowance for extra medical waste due to chronic illness or a medical disability.

Waste collection levy

You pay a waste collection levy for the collection and processing of your household waste.

Waste collection

Omrin collects your waste in the City of Leeuwarden.